"There can be no place for the violent behaviour witnessed at the end of the Final and Rangers fully expect the Scottish Football Association and Police Scotland to launch an investigation to find out where security measures failed.

"The Club would like to commend Rangers fans for the restraint they showed under severe provocation."

The invasion seemed to start out good natured, but when some Rangers fans ran on to retaliate, police horses entered the field of play to form a barrier between the two sets of supporters.

Officers and stewards then made a human line and ushered Hibs fans back into their seats so the trophy presentation could take place.

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Rangers' Rob Kiernan apparently had to be held back after reportedly being hit in the ruckus with the club confirming both players and staff were assaulted following the final whistle.

Hampden officials said the players would not return to the stand to collect their runners-up medals, receiving them in the changing room instead.

Chief executive Stewart Regan said the Scottish Football Association was "appalled by the scenes of disorder and the contemptible behaviour" and that a full investigation, carried out along with Police Scotland, would begin.

In what was an all-time classic Scottish Cup final, Hibs upset the odds to win their first major honour since the Scottish League Cup in 2007.

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Anthony Stokes opened the scoring in the first three minutes, placing the ball past Wes Foderingham into the far corner of Rangers' goal.

Kenny Miller equalised with a header before the break, then Andy Halliday's screamer looked to be sending the trophy back to Ibrox.

However, Stokes notched his second from a corner with 10 minutes to go, before Gray did likewise at the death to spark jubilant scenes among the Hibs fans.